Program Administrator

Zions Bancorporation • Salt Lake City, UT

10h

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation is seeking an Immigration & Work Authorization Program Administrator to oversee employment authorization and immigration-related programs. This role involves partnering closely with employees, managers, HR teams, and external legal counsel to manage critical employment authorization processes, support visa sponsorship programs, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. The administrator will also educate stakeholders, improve processes, analyze program effectiveness, and deliver a positive employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience (2+years) administering programs, projects, or operations in HR, immigration, compliance, employee mobility, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of employment authorization requirements, I-9 administration, immigration processes, or regulatory compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity on learning and leveraging Artificial Intelligence
• Experience supporting employment-based immigration programs (such as H-1B or other visa sponsorship programs).
• Experience working with immigration counsel or employment authorization vendors.
• Knowledge of employment eligibility verification and compliance best practices.
• Project or program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer employment authorization programs, including I-9 compliance, employment authorization document (EAD) reverifications, and visa sponsorship processes.
• Partner with external immigration counsel to support visa sponsorship and employment authorization requirements.
• Serve as a trusted resource to employees, managers, and HR partners on work authorization policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide insights and reporting to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, communications, and training materials.
• Collaborate across HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business teams to ensure consistent execution of employment authorization programs.
• Support compliance audits, risk mitigation efforts, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to projects focused on enhancing operational efficiency and employee experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level